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BN53 VCP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,847 mi
Last recorded79,847 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VCP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,847 miles

Both registration plate lights damaged

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Slight travel in footbrake

Fail 1 Sep 2016 79,832 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 75,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel pipes are corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 75,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 71,836 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside inner rear upper fuel pipe corroded,oil level low at start of test,offside front tyre worn on inside edge,one nut missing from near side engine mounting.

Fail 23 Sep 2014 71,836 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside inner rear upper fuel pipe corroded,oil level low at start of test,offside front tyre worn on inside edge,one nut missing from near side engine mounting.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 70,348 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Upper Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near side engine mounting bolt to engine loose.engine oil level low.cluth cable rubbing on steering shaft in engine bay.offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Sep 2013 70,348 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Upper Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side engine mounting bolt to engine loose.engine oil level low.cluth cable rubbing on steering shaft in engine bay.offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,582 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust heat sheild loose, rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,371 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 57,371 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wipers deteriated slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2010 43,533 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,082 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,736 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 31,608 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,486 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 22,110 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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BN53 VCP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN53 VCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BN53 VCP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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